Grantmaking public charity · EIN 91-0575950
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle
Seattle, WA
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is a public charity that makes grants based in Seattle, WA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $2.71M in grants paid across 344 grants, with $100M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program, Fidelity Charitable and Jewish Family Service.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Jewish federation of greater seattle (jfgs) verifies that all organizations applying for grants have a current 501(c)(3) status with the irs. in certain cases, jfgs requires periodic reporting from the grantee on the progress of essential programs and projects. amounts include grants from donor advised funds, the federation's endowment funds and the community campaign.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The federation leads a strong jewish puget sound by serving as a community voice, (see schedule o) strengthening connections to israel and world jewry, and making investments in jewish life, for today and the next generation.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Warwick, RI | Closing Grant Transfer to a Different Custodial Account | $252,478 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Cincinnati, OH | Closing Grant Transfer to a Different Custodial Account | $199,438 |
| Jewish Family Service | Seattle, WA | Operations Support | $163,603 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Washington, DC | Operations Support | $139,500 |
| The Kline Galland Center | Seattle, WA | Operations Support | $128,588 |
| Jewish Community Centers Association of North America | New York, NY | Operations Support | $75,000 |
| Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle | Bellevue, WA | Operations Support | $70,700 |
| Penn State Hillel | State College, PA | Operations Support | $51,610 |
| Stroum Jewish Community Center | Mercer Island, WA | Operations Support | $50,692 |
| Temple De Hirsch Sinai | Seattle, WA | Operations Support | $50,525 |
| Temple Beth Or | Everett, WA | Operations Support | $48,173 |
| Holocaust Center for Humanity | Seattle, WA | Operations Support | $45,340 |
| Hillel Foundation for Jewish Life at Uw | Seattle, WA | Operations Support | $40,532 |
| Camp Solomon Schechter Inc | Seattle, WA | Operations Support | $40,200 |
| Chabad-Lubavitch of Greater Seattle | Seattle, WA | Operations Support | $35,000 |
| Herzl-Ner Tamid Congregation | Mercer Island, WA | Operations Support | $32,888 |
| The Goodtimes Project | Seattle, WA | Operations Support | $32,500 |
| Congregation Ezra Bessaroth | Seattle, WA | Operations Support | $27,745 |
| Islamorada Community Entertainment Inc | Tavernier, FL | Operations Support | $27,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | Bellingham, WA | Operations Support | $24,000 |
| Seattle Hebrew Academy | Seattle, WA | Operations Support | $22,510 |
| Hillel of Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA | Operations Support | $22,000 |
| The Friendship Circle of Washington | Mercer Island, WA | Operations Support | $20,180 |
| North American Association for Environmental Education | Washington, DC | Operations Support | $20,000 |
| Jewish Currents | Brooklyn, NY | Operations Support | $20,000 |
The 25 largest of 344 grants listed on the return. 290 grants to individuals ($476K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $2,712,390 in grants paid (344 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program (RI), $252K, Fidelity Charitable (OH), $199K, Jewish Family Service (WA), $164K, American Israel Education Foundation (DC), $140K and The Kline Galland Center (WA), $129K.